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We've put together a list of 6 of the most popular microscopes and magnifying lamps for coin collecting. Remember that as the magnification increases, the field of view will decrease, so stay away from too high of magnification. We recommend to stay within 10x-30x magnifications.When collecting coins you will need help to examine and detect any imperfection, scratch and defect within the coin. The best way to identify these flaws are to use a microscope or magnifying lamp. These will also ide …

We put together a list of vocabulary you will tend to see and hear in the world of microscopy. Head: The upper part of the microscope that contains the eyepiece tube(s). There are different types of heads, monocular, binocular, trinocular and dual. Monocular Head: A microscope head with one eyepiece tube. These are recommended for beginners since they are usually more cost effective. See our  monocular microscopes here. Binocular Head: A microscope head with two eyepiece tubes …

Take your inspections to the next level! From taking care of your microscope to modifying it in ways you never thought of, we listed all the ways you can get the most out of your microscope. Proper Cleaning Let's start off with one of the most important ways to keep your microscope functioning correctly, CLEANING! If you are new to the microscope world or have been using microscopes your whole life, you know how intimidating or time consuming it can be. Not to worry, we put together instr …

We know buying a microscope can be tricky, especially if you don’t know where to start. We came up with a few tips and tricks to make it a breeze to purchase your perfect microscope. For Beginners, Schools, and Homeschools: First, is the classification of microscope. The two main types of microscopes are Compound Microscopes and Stereo Microscopes. What you are inspecting will determine if you need a compound or stereo microscope.Compound microscopes are also known as Biological Microscop …

The BoliOptics 3 Diopter Magnifying Lamp is the essential beauty tool that has been taking the beauty world by storm. This lighted magnifying lamp has a 5-inch diameter lens, providing a large working space for facials and extractions. If you need more viewing space there is also a 6-inch lens and a 7-inch lens magnifying lamp. If you beauty work requires more magnification, such as eyelash extensions or microblading, the 5 diopter (2.25X magnification) and 8 diopter (3x magnificati …